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During one of our last days in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we revisited one of our favorite restaurants in the city to eat traditional Kyrgyz food. Food in Kyrgyzstan is closely related to that of Kazakh cuisine and we ordered all of our favorites including Plov, Shashlik, Manti, Lagman & Kymyz. Traditional Kyrgzy food revolves heavily around horse meat, mutton and beef along with a heavy dose of dairy products influenced by its historically nomadic culture. Below you'll find more information about the specific dishes.
Plov (плов) – Also known as pilaf or paloo, this is a mixed rice dish that features pieces of meat (usually mutton, beef, or chicken) and shredded carrots. It is cooked in a cast-iron cauldron and it is delicious.
Shashlik (шашлы́к): shashlyk (meaning skewered meat) was originally made of lamb. Nowadays it is also made of pork or beef depending on local preferences and religious observances. The skewers are either threaded with meat only, or with alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables, such as bell pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato.
Manti (манты) – These are steamed dumplings filled with ground meat and onions. You can also get vegetarian ones filled with pumpkin or potatoes.
Samsa (самсы) – This is a popular street snack. Picture a flaky pastry pocket stuffed with ingredients which include: chicken, cheese, cabbage, beef, or other fillings.
Lagman (лагман) – Laghman is a noodle dish which can be served as a soup or fried, and it features chopped peppers with a spicy vinegar sauce.
Ashlyam fu (Ашлям фу) – This is a cold and spicy soup that has meat, veggies, cold noodles and starchy noodles.
Besh barmak (бешбармак) – The name of this dish translates to ‘five fingers’ because it is so tasty it is meant to be eaten with your whole hand. It is a plate of steamed noodles and onions with meat, which can be lamb or horse.
Kymyz (кумыс) – Can I offer you a glass of fermented mare’s milk? It tastes nothing like what you’d imagine – it’s salty, fizzy and it kind of reminded me of Korean makgeolli – so give it a try.
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Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in BishkekTravel Video Transcript:
So it is lunchtime here in Bishkek (Бишкек), Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and today we are going to be having a feast. We are going to be sampling all of the traditional dishes that we've been eating over the last three weeks because that is how long we've been traveling in the country. So we're ordering a big spread. This is probably enough food for like five or six people but Sam and I are going to try and eat it all and just showcase what Central Asian cuisine is all about. So we hope you enjoy.
So we're almost done the meal. Any particular favorites?
So stuffed.
Um, the shashlik (шашлы́к) was amazing. That was so so good. It was so juicy and they don't really put a lot of spices on the beef but it just has like that natural flavor so that was really nice. It was smokey, tender flavor. Love that. It was good. And also the rice. I'm usually not a very big fan of rice but it was really good. It was like wild brown rice so that was really tasty.
Yeah, those are two of my favorites as well. And I'm going to add that I really like the manti (манты). The pumpkin dumplings. Of course. Dumplings.
So that wraps up our feast of feasts. It was an amazing like traditional Kyrgyz meal. We ordered so much food that we're actually taking a lot of it home. This is probably enough either for three or four people and in terms of the price it came to one thousand two hundred Som which right now is seventeen US dollars. So that was incredible value. I mean we got three different kinds of drinks, we got tea, we got a liter of Pepsi, we got a liter of mare's milk plus all of that food that we showed you including the bread, the dumplings, the meat, the rice, the noodles. So you can come here and have an epic feast and it is not going to cost you a fortune.
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.
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Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagman or Laghman (лағмон) - Kyrgyz noodles
5) Plov or Pilaf (палоо) - Kyrgyz rice
6) Shashlik or Shashlyk (шашлы́к) - Kyrgyz skewered meat (lamb)
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Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan travel food transcript:
Alright, hello hello guys. We are back in Bishkek (Бишке́к) and today is actually our last day in Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and we can't leave the country without making a Kyrgyz food video.
So where are we off to? Let's see if you remember the name. I've been calling it the wrong thing probably like 10 times in a row.
We are off to Arzu (Арзу). Arzu!
But anyways um a few of the dishes have arrived. And we got some Borsok (боорсок) and these are little fried pieces of dough that are fried in oil and we had these a lot when we were doing our treks and staying in yurt camps.
Next up one of the appetizers we got is Samsa (самса) and before I talk about this I have to say I'm slightly sad because I had a big dream of having. A food dream. A food dream I had a big dream of having pumpkin manti (мантуу) which is like the Kyrgyz kind of dumplings.
And to wash it all down because it is really hot outside and just because well I like the local beer here. I've got some Arpa and let's give that a try.
So our two mains are here. And if you take a look I ordered the Laghman (лағмон) and I've been having a lot of Lagman (лағмон) since we've been here in Kyrgyzstan but usually in soup form. You can get like noodles with broth and this time around I ordered the fried version.
And now time for your main. Yeah, so I'm having Plov (палоо) or sometimes it is also called Pilaf (палоо) and this is probably one of the most common foods found throughout Central Asia. Like you will find Plov in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Basically in this whole region it is very popular and every country has their own unique twist to it.
Like if you're having the next thing that we're getting we're getting Shashlik (шашлы́к). The skewered meat. So this is a perfect compliment for something like that.
And the star of the show has arrived. Alright, so this is the last one. We ordered Shashlyk (шашлы́к) which is a skewered meat.
And we got the lamb. Ooh.
And it came covered in onions and dill.
And when I thought about coming back to Kyrgyzstan the one must food that I had to have again was the Shashlyk. That is my favorite food in Kyrgyzstan for sure.
Anyways, on to that time price point. So that came to 930 Som which currently is just over $13 US dollars. Like pretty insane value. So this is like a popular restaurant. It is a bit fancier here but still it was really affordable.
I highly highly recommend Arzu (Арзу). The food is fantastic, the prices are just right and the service is great. So definitely come here if you're in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан).
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.

published:27 Jul 2017

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Are you planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2017? Looking for Things to Do in Kyrgyzstan? This video and playlist could be for you!
First WorldTraveller heads to Bishkek, which is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan to the North, China to the East, the other Stans (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan) to the west and Afghanistan to the south (although not bordering).
Kyrgyzstan is a brilliantly diverse country, with influences from India, China, Russia, the Middle East and more. This video details a trip to Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, which is typical of Kyrgyz bazaars, selling clothing, souvenirs and most interestingly, Kyrgyz food, from Besbarmaq, Boorsoq, Kyrgyz Naan, Plov and more.
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Kyrgyzstan is an ancient Central Asian country with ties to the Silk Road and nomadic traditions. The traditional foods of the Kyrgyz Republic were born out of the ancient Kyrgyz way of life. The people of Kyrgyzstan were nomads that primarily raised cows, sheep, and goats, so much of the cuisine reflects this by being heavily meat based. Spices aren't used much so as to not detract from the natural flavor of the meat and the most popular meats used to cook with are mutton and beef.
Since Islam has influenced the country greatly, meat is prepared in a way that meets the standards of the Islamic faith. This includes killing the animal swiftly and draining the meat of blood. When meat is prepared this way, it is deemed "halal."
However, meat isn't the only thing on a Kyrgyz menu. Kyrgyz people are masters when it comes to making homemade breads and pastries. Lipyoshka and borsok are two popular foods in the Kyrgyz Republic. Lipyoska is a circular loaf of bread baked in a large, outdoor clay oven topped with sesame seeds and sometimes onion. No special occasion is needed to indulge in a nice, fresh lipyoshka. Borsok is thinly rolled dough cut into small squares and then fried. They end up puffy and can vary in sweetness depending on the tastes of the cook. People often serve borsok when celebrating holidays.
Meat and bread are also accompanied by a variety of organic vegetables, dairy products, and starches. Much of the produce grown inside the country is done so without the aid of chemicals, making Kyrgyz dishes very healthy. Nomadic people also make homemade cream and butter to be served during a meal. Therefore, Kyrgyz chefs and family cooks usually create their menus using organic food, halal meat, a variety of dairy products, and rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Food is Kyrgyzstan is not only tasty, but extremely affordable. People looking for a low cost vacation on the Silk Road will appreciate the prices of this Central Asian country along with the variety of flavors it offers.

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This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun shooting and editing this video. Hope you'd enjoy this too!

published:01 Apr 2017

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In this video I summed up the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan for you based on my 2 week lasting trip to TianShan mountains in the west of the country.
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Beside checking out the local attractions I got the chance to stay like a local in a yurt camp, went hiking with locals and horse trekking like a true nomad ;)
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Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay oven.
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Kyrgyzstan's history spans over 2,000 years, encompassing a variety of cultures and empires. Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain – which has helped preserve its ancient culture – Kyrgyzstan has historically been at the crossroads of several great civilizations, namely as part of the Silk Road and other commercial and cultural routes. Though long inhabited by a succession of independent tribes and clans, Kyrgyzstan has periodically come under foreign domination and attained sovereignty as a nation-state only after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Kyrgyz people

Etymology

There are several theories on the origin of ethnonymKyrgyz. It can be derived from the Turkic wordkyrk ("forty"), with -iz being an old plural suffix, so Kyrgyz literally means "a collection of forty tribes".

Kyrgyz also means "imperishable", "inextinguishable", "immortal", "unconquerable" or "unbeatable", presumably referring to the epic hero Manas, who – as legend has it – unified the forty tribes against the Khitans.

The Chinese transcription Tse-gu (Gekun, Jiankun) allows to restore the pronunciation of the ethnonym as Kirkut (Kirgut) and Kirkur (Kirgur). Both forms go back to the earliest variation Kirkün (Chinese Tszyan-kun) of the term "Kyrgyz", meaning "Field People", "Field Huns".

By the Mongol epoch, the initial meaning of the word Kirkun was already lost, evidenced by differing readings of the earlier reductions of the Yuán Shǐ. The change of ethnonym produced a new version of an origin, and the memory about their steppe motherland, recorded in the Yuán Shǐ, survived only as a recollection of the initial birthplace of forty women. Subsequently, however, that recollection was also lost.

Bishkek

Bishkek (in Kyrgyz and Russian: Бишкéк), formerly Pishpek and Frunze, is the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek is also the administrative centre of Chuy Province which surrounds the city, even though the city itself is not part of the province but rather a province-level unit of Kyrgyzstan.

According to the post-Soviet ideology, the name is thought to derive from a Kyrgyz word for a churn used to make fermented mare's milk (kumis), the Kyrgyz national drink, which is rather debatable.
Founded in 1825 as a Khokand fortress of "Pishpek" to control local caravan routes and to get tribute from Kyrgyz tribes, on 4 September 1860 the fortress was destroyed by Russian forces led by colonel Zimmermann, with approval of the Kyrgyz.
In 1868 a Russian settlement was founded on the fortress's spot, adopting its original name - Pishpek, within the General Governorship of Russian Turkestan and its Semirechye Oblast.

Kyrgyz cuisine

Kyrgyz cuisine refers to the cuisine of the Kyrgyz, who comprise a majority of the population of Kyrgyzstan. The cuisine is similar in many aspects to that of their neighbors, particularly Kazakh cuisine.

Traditional Kyrgyz food revolves around mutton, beef and horse meat, as well as various dairy products. The preparation techniques and major ingredients have been strongly influenced by the nation's historically nomadic way of life. Thus, many cooking techniques are conducive to the long-term preservation of food. Mutton and beef are the favorite meats, although in modern times many Kyrgyz are unable to afford them regularly.

Kyrgyzstan is home to many different nationalities and their various cuisines. In larger cities, such as Bishkek, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Karakol, various national and international cuisines can be found. Non-Kyrgyz cuisines that are particularly common and popular in Kyrgyzstan include Uyghur, Dungan, Uzbek, and Russian cuisines, representing the largest minorities in the country.

Street food

Street food is ready-to-eat food or drink sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or other public place, such as at a market or fair. It is often sold from a portable food booth,food cart, or food truck and meant for immediate consumption. Some street foods are regional, but many have spread beyond their region of origin. Most street foods are classed as both finger food and fast food, and are cheaper on average than restaurant meals. According to a 2007 study from the Food and Agriculture Organization, 2.5 billion people eat street food every day.

Today, people may purchase street food for a number of reasons, such as to get flavorful food for a reasonable price in a sociable setting, to experience ethnic cuisines, or for nostalgia.

History

Small fried fish were a street food in ancient Greece, however, Theophrastus held the custom of street food in low regard. Evidence of a large number of street food vendors were discovered during the excavation of Pompeii. Street food was widely consumed by poor urban residents of ancient Rome whose tenement homes did not have ovens or hearths. Here, chickpea soup with bread and grain paste were common meals. In ancient China, street food generally catered to the poor, however, wealthy residents would send servants to buy street food and bring it back for them to eat in their homes.

Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in Bishkek

During one of our last days in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we revisited one of our favorite restaurants in the city to eat traditional Kyrgyz food. Food in Kyrgyzstan is closely related to that of Kazakh cuisine and we ordered all of our favorites including Plov, Shashlik, Manti, Lagman & Kymyz. Traditional Kyrgzy food revolves heavily around horse meat, mutton and beef along with a heavy dose of dairy products influenced by its historically nomadic culture. Below you'll find more information about the specific dishes.
Plov (плов) – Also known as pilaf or paloo, this is a mixed rice dish that features pieces of meat (usually mutton, beef, or chicken) and shredded carrots. It is cooked in a cast-iron cauldron and it is delicious.
Shashlik (шашлы́к): shashlyk (meaning skewered meat) was originally made of lamb. Nowadays it is also made of pork or beef depending on local preferences and religious observances. The skewers are either threaded with meat only, or with alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables, such as bell pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato.
Manti (манты) – These are steamed dumplings filled with ground meat and onions. You can also get vegetarian ones filled with pumpkin or potatoes.
Samsa (самсы) – This is a popular street snack. Picture a flaky pastry pocket stuffed with ingredients which include: chicken, cheese, cabbage, beef, or other fillings.
Lagman (лагман) – Laghman is a noodle dish which can be served as a soup or fried, and it features chopped peppers with a spicy vinegar sauce.
Ashlyam fu (Ашлям фу) – This is a cold and spicy soup that has meat, veggies, cold noodles and starchy noodles.
Besh barmak (бешбармак) – The name of this dish translates to ‘five fingers’ because it is so tasty it is meant to be eaten with your whole hand. It is a plate of steamed noodles and onions with meat, which can be lamb or horse.
Kymyz (кумыс) – Can I offer you a glass of fermented mare’s milk? It tastes nothing like what you’d imagine – it’s salty, fizzy and it kind of reminded me of Korean makgeolli – so give it a try.
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Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in BishkekTravel Video Transcript:
So it is lunchtime here in Bishkek (Бишкек), Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and today we are going to be having a feast. We are going to be sampling all of the traditional dishes that we've been eating over the last three weeks because that is how long we've been traveling in the country. So we're ordering a big spread. This is probably enough food for like five or six people but Sam and I are going to try and eat it all and just showcase what Central Asian cuisine is all about. So we hope you enjoy.
So we're almost done the meal. Any particular favorites?
So stuffed.
Um, the shashlik (шашлы́к) was amazing. That was so so good. It was so juicy and they don't really put a lot of spices on the beef but it just has like that natural flavor so that was really nice. It was smokey, tender flavor. Love that. It was good. And also the rice. I'm usually not a very big fan of rice but it was really good. It was like wild brown rice so that was really tasty.
Yeah, those are two of my favorites as well. And I'm going to add that I really like the manti (манты). The pumpkin dumplings. Of course. Dumplings.
So that wraps up our feast of feasts. It was an amazing like traditional Kyrgyz meal. We ordered so much food that we're actually taking a lot of it home. This is probably enough either for three or four people and in terms of the price it came to one thousand two hundred Som which right now is seventeen US dollars. So that was incredible value. I mean we got three different kinds of drinks, we got tea, we got a liter of Pepsi, we got a liter of mare's milk plus all of that food that we showed you including the bread, the dumplings, the meat, the rice, the noodles. So you can come here and have an epic feast and it is not going to cost you a fortune.
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.
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Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagman or Laghman (лағмон) - Kyrgyz noodles
5) Plov or Pilaf (палоо) - Kyrgyz rice
6) Shashlik or Shashlyk (шашлы́к) - Kyrgyz skewered meat (lamb)
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Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan travel food transcript:
Alright, hello hello guys. We are back in Bishkek (Бишке́к) and today is actually our last day in Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and we can't leave the country without making a Kyrgyz food video.
So where are we off to? Let's see if you remember the name. I've been calling it the wrong thing probably like 10 times in a row.
We are off to Arzu (Арзу). Arzu!
But anyways um a few of the dishes have arrived. And we got some Borsok (боорсок) and these are little fried pieces of dough that are fried in oil and we had these a lot when we were doing our treks and staying in yurt camps.
Next up one of the appetizers we got is Samsa (самса) and before I talk about this I have to say I'm slightly sad because I had a big dream of having. A food dream. A food dream I had a big dream of having pumpkin manti (мантуу) which is like the Kyrgyz kind of dumplings.
And to wash it all down because it is really hot outside and just because well I like the local beer here. I've got some Arpa and let's give that a try.
So our two mains are here. And if you take a look I ordered the Laghman (лағмон) and I've been having a lot of Lagman (лағмон) since we've been here in Kyrgyzstan but usually in soup form. You can get like noodles with broth and this time around I ordered the fried version.
And now time for your main. Yeah, so I'm having Plov (палоо) or sometimes it is also called Pilaf (палоо) and this is probably one of the most common foods found throughout Central Asia. Like you will find Plov in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Basically in this whole region it is very popular and every country has their own unique twist to it.
Like if you're having the next thing that we're getting we're getting Shashlik (шашлы́к). The skewered meat. So this is a perfect compliment for something like that.
And the star of the show has arrived. Alright, so this is the last one. We ordered Shashlyk (шашлы́к) which is a skewered meat.
And we got the lamb. Ooh.
And it came covered in onions and dill.
And when I thought about coming back to Kyrgyzstan the one must food that I had to have again was the Shashlyk. That is my favorite food in Kyrgyzstan for sure.
Anyways, on to that time price point. So that came to 930 Som which currently is just over $13 US dollars. Like pretty insane value. So this is like a popular restaurant. It is a bit fancier here but still it was really affordable.
I highly highly recommend Arzu (Арзу). The food is fantastic, the prices are just right and the service is great. So definitely come here if you're in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан).
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.

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BISHKEK OSH BAZAAR | KYRGYZSTAN THINGS TO DO | FIRST WORLD TRAVELLER

BISHKEK OSH BAZAAR | KYRGYZSTAN THINGS TO DO | FIRST WORLD TRAVELLER

BISHKEK OSH BAZAAR | KYRGYZSTAN THINGS TO DO | FIRST WORLD TRAVELLER

Are you planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2017? Looking for Things to Do in Kyrgyzstan? This video and playlist could be for you!
First WorldTraveller heads to Bishkek, which is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan to the North, China to the East, the other Stans (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan) to the west and Afghanistan to the south (although not bordering).
Kyrgyzstan is a brilliantly diverse country, with influences from India, China, Russia, the Middle East and more. This video details a trip to Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, which is typical of Kyrgyz bazaars, selling clothing, souvenirs and most interestingly, Kyrgyz food, from Besbarmaq, Boorsoq, Kyrgyz Naan, Plov and more.
Also, check out the food area of Osh Bazaar, including local fruit & vegetables, flour, rice, dried fruit & nuts and spices, which together result in an amazing aroma and a great introduction to Kyrgyzstan!
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Kyrgyzstan is an ancient Central Asian country with ties to the Silk Road and nomadic traditions. The traditional foods of the Kyrgyz Republic were born out of the ancient Kyrgyz way of life. The people of Kyrgyzstan were nomads that primarily raised cows, sheep, and goats, so much of the cuisine reflects this by being heavily meat based. Spices aren't used much so as to not detract from the natural flavor of the meat and the most popular meats used to cook with are mutton and beef.
Since Islam has influenced the country greatly, meat is prepared in a way that meets the standards of the Islamic faith. This includes killing the animal swiftly and draining the meat of blood. When meat is prepared this way, it is deemed "halal."
However, meat isn't the only thing on a Kyrgyz menu. Kyrgyz people are masters when it comes to making homemade breads and pastries. Lipyoshka and borsok are two popular foods in the Kyrgyz Republic. Lipyoska is a circular loaf of bread baked in a large, outdoor clay oven topped with sesame seeds and sometimes onion. No special occasion is needed to indulge in a nice, fresh lipyoshka. Borsok is thinly rolled dough cut into small squares and then fried. They end up puffy and can vary in sweetness depending on the tastes of the cook. People often serve borsok when celebrating holidays.
Meat and bread are also accompanied by a variety of organic vegetables, dairy products, and starches. Much of the produce grown inside the country is done so without the aid of chemicals, making Kyrgyz dishes very healthy. Nomadic people also make homemade cream and butter to be served during a meal. Therefore, Kyrgyz chefs and family cooks usually create their menus using organic food, halal meat, a variety of dairy products, and rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Food is Kyrgyzstan is not only tasty, but extremely affordable. People looking for a low cost vacation on the Silk Road will appreciate the prices of this Central Asian country along with the variety of flavors it offers.

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Kyrgyz Food (Ep3) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Food (Ep3) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz Food (Ep3) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun shooting and editing this video. Hope you'd enjoy this too!

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Trekking & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan (Tian Shan Mountains)

Trekking & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan (Tian Shan Mountains)

Trekking & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan (Tian Shan Mountains)

In this video I summed up the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan for you based on my 2 week lasting trip to TianShan mountains in the west of the country.
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Even though I spent quite some time in the country I could only focus on the western part and couldn’t go as deep into the mountains as I wanted to as the infrastructure isn’t as developed yet.
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Global Snack Kyrgyzstan: lepyoshka | DW English

Global Snack Kyrgyzstan: lepyoshka | DW English

Global Snack Kyrgyzstan: lepyoshka | DW English

Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay oven.
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Bishkek's best food and shopping | Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek's best food and shopping | Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek's best food and shopping | Kyrgyzstan

Osh Bazaar is the biggest shopping centre in Bishkek – it's probably the size of Dubai Mall... Can we find what we're looking for? And Supara serves the best traditional Kyrgyz food in the whole country
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We didn't know much about Kyrgyzstan before arriving there. It was our first time in Central Asia. We liked the local Kyrgyz food right away and enjoyed our time in the nature.
In this video we eat many of the traditional Central Asian dishes such as plov, shashlik, samsa, laghman, manti etc. We also visit Chunkurchak for a relaxing luxury yurt stay.
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Making manto (dumplings) in Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan

Making manto (dumplings) in Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan

Making manto (dumplings) in Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan

Learning how to make manto, a traditional Central Asian dumpling dish, with a host family in the small town of Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan.
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Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in Bishkek

During one of our last days in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we revisited one of our favorite restaurants in the city to eat traditional Kyrgyz food. Food in Kyrgyzstan is closely related to that of Kazakh cuisine and we ordered all of our favorites including Plov, Shashlik, Manti, Lagman & Kymyz. Traditional Kyrgzy food revolves heavily around horse meat, mutton and beef along with a heavy dose of dairy products influenced by its historically nomadic culture. Below you'll find more information about the specific dishes.
Plov (плов) – Also known as pilaf or paloo, this is a mixed rice dish that features pieces of meat (usually mutton, beef, or chicken) and shredded carrots. It is cooked in a cast-iron cauldron and it is delicious.
Shashlik (шашлы́к): shashlyk (meaning skewered meat) was originall...

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Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagma...

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Kyrgyzstan is an ancient Central Asian country with ties to the Silk Road and nomadic traditions. The traditional foods of the Kyrgyz Republic were born out of the ancient Kyrgyz way of life. The people of Kyrgyzstan were nomads that primarily raised cows, sheep, and goats, so much of the cuisine reflects this by being heavily meat based. Spices aren't used much so as to not detract from the natural flavor of the meat and the most popular meats used to cook with are mutton and beef.
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published: 19 Feb 2014

Kyrgyz Food (Ep3) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun shooting and editing this video. Hope you'd enjoy this too!

Global Snack Kyrgyzstan: lepyoshka | DW English

Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay oven.
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published: 16 Jun 2017

Bishkek's best food and shopping | Kyrgyzstan

Osh Bazaar is the biggest shopping centre in Bishkek – it's probably the size of Dubai Mall... Can we find what we're looking for? And Supara serves the best traditional Kyrgyz food in the whole country
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Our Kyrgyz national foods.

We didn't know much about Kyrgyzstan before arriving there. It was our first time in Central Asia. We liked the local Kyrgyz food right away and enjoyed our time in the nature.
In this video we eat many of the traditional Central Asian dishes such as plov, shashlik, samsa, laghman, manti etc. We also visit Chunkurchak for a relaxing luxury yurt stay.
Restaurants included in the video: Yr Kese, Пиратская Бухта Pub & Supara Chunkurchak (luxury yurt stay)
Check out my other video from Kyrgyzstan!
Dungan cold noodles & mountains everywhere - Karakol & Jeti Oguz- KYRGYZSTANFOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEW917a6gUY
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What to do and eat in Almaty? - KAZAKHSTAN FOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
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published: 15 Aug 2018

Making manto (dumplings) in Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan

Learning how to make manto, a traditional Central Asian dumpling dish, with a host family in the small town of Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan.
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During one of our last days in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we revisited one of our favorite restaurants in the city to eat traditional Kyrgyz food. Food in Kyrgyzstan is closely related to that of Kazakh cuisine and we ordered all of our favorites including Plov, Shashlik, Manti, Lagman & Kymyz. Traditional Kyrgzy food revolves heavily around horse meat, mutton and beef along with a heavy dose of dairy products influenced by its historically nomadic culture. Below you'll find more information about the specific dishes.
Plov (плов) – Also known as pilaf or paloo, this is a mixed rice dish that features pieces of meat (usually mutton, beef, or chicken) and shredded carrots. It is cooked in a cast-iron cauldron and it is delicious.
Shashlik (шашлы́к): shashlyk (meaning skewered meat) was originally made of lamb. Nowadays it is also made of pork or beef depending on local preferences and religious observances. The skewers are either threaded with meat only, or with alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables, such as bell pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato.
Manti (манты) – These are steamed dumplings filled with ground meat and onions. You can also get vegetarian ones filled with pumpkin or potatoes.
Samsa (самсы) – This is a popular street snack. Picture a flaky pastry pocket stuffed with ingredients which include: chicken, cheese, cabbage, beef, or other fillings.
Lagman (лагман) – Laghman is a noodle dish which can be served as a soup or fried, and it features chopped peppers with a spicy vinegar sauce.
Ashlyam fu (Ашлям фу) – This is a cold and spicy soup that has meat, veggies, cold noodles and starchy noodles.
Besh barmak (бешбармак) – The name of this dish translates to ‘five fingers’ because it is so tasty it is meant to be eaten with your whole hand. It is a plate of steamed noodles and onions with meat, which can be lamb or horse.
Kymyz (кумыс) – Can I offer you a glass of fermented mare’s milk? It tastes nothing like what you’d imagine – it’s salty, fizzy and it kind of reminded me of Korean makgeolli – so give it a try.
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Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in BishkekTravel Video Transcript:
So it is lunchtime here in Bishkek (Бишкек), Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and today we are going to be having a feast. We are going to be sampling all of the traditional dishes that we've been eating over the last three weeks because that is how long we've been traveling in the country. So we're ordering a big spread. This is probably enough food for like five or six people but Sam and I are going to try and eat it all and just showcase what Central Asian cuisine is all about. So we hope you enjoy.
So we're almost done the meal. Any particular favorites?
So stuffed.
Um, the shashlik (шашлы́к) was amazing. That was so so good. It was so juicy and they don't really put a lot of spices on the beef but it just has like that natural flavor so that was really nice. It was smokey, tender flavor. Love that. It was good. And also the rice. I'm usually not a very big fan of rice but it was really good. It was like wild brown rice so that was really tasty.
Yeah, those are two of my favorites as well. And I'm going to add that I really like the manti (манты). The pumpkin dumplings. Of course. Dumplings.
So that wraps up our feast of feasts. It was an amazing like traditional Kyrgyz meal. We ordered so much food that we're actually taking a lot of it home. This is probably enough either for three or four people and in terms of the price it came to one thousand two hundred Som which right now is seventeen US dollars. So that was incredible value. I mean we got three different kinds of drinks, we got tea, we got a liter of Pepsi, we got a liter of mare's milk plus all of that food that we showed you including the bread, the dumplings, the meat, the rice, the noodles. So you can come here and have an epic feast and it is not going to cost you a fortune.
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.
Music in this video courtesy of AudioNetwork

During one of our last days in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we revisited one of our favorite restaurants in the city to eat traditional Kyrgyz food. Food in Kyrgyzstan is closely related to that of Kazakh cuisine and we ordered all of our favorites including Plov, Shashlik, Manti, Lagman & Kymyz. Traditional Kyrgzy food revolves heavily around horse meat, mutton and beef along with a heavy dose of dairy products influenced by its historically nomadic culture. Below you'll find more information about the specific dishes.
Plov (плов) – Also known as pilaf or paloo, this is a mixed rice dish that features pieces of meat (usually mutton, beef, or chicken) and shredded carrots. It is cooked in a cast-iron cauldron and it is delicious.
Shashlik (шашлы́к): shashlyk (meaning skewered meat) was originally made of lamb. Nowadays it is also made of pork or beef depending on local preferences and religious observances. The skewers are either threaded with meat only, or with alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables, such as bell pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato.
Manti (манты) – These are steamed dumplings filled with ground meat and onions. You can also get vegetarian ones filled with pumpkin or potatoes.
Samsa (самсы) – This is a popular street snack. Picture a flaky pastry pocket stuffed with ingredients which include: chicken, cheese, cabbage, beef, or other fillings.
Lagman (лагман) – Laghman is a noodle dish which can be served as a soup or fried, and it features chopped peppers with a spicy vinegar sauce.
Ashlyam fu (Ашлям фу) – This is a cold and spicy soup that has meat, veggies, cold noodles and starchy noodles.
Besh barmak (бешбармак) – The name of this dish translates to ‘five fingers’ because it is so tasty it is meant to be eaten with your whole hand. It is a plate of steamed noodles and onions with meat, which can be lamb or horse.
Kymyz (кумыс) – Can I offer you a glass of fermented mare’s milk? It tastes nothing like what you’d imagine – it’s salty, fizzy and it kind of reminded me of Korean makgeolli – so give it a try.
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Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in BishkekTravel Video Transcript:
So it is lunchtime here in Bishkek (Бишкек), Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and today we are going to be having a feast. We are going to be sampling all of the traditional dishes that we've been eating over the last three weeks because that is how long we've been traveling in the country. So we're ordering a big spread. This is probably enough food for like five or six people but Sam and I are going to try and eat it all and just showcase what Central Asian cuisine is all about. So we hope you enjoy.
So we're almost done the meal. Any particular favorites?
So stuffed.
Um, the shashlik (шашлы́к) was amazing. That was so so good. It was so juicy and they don't really put a lot of spices on the beef but it just has like that natural flavor so that was really nice. It was smokey, tender flavor. Love that. It was good. And also the rice. I'm usually not a very big fan of rice but it was really good. It was like wild brown rice so that was really tasty.
Yeah, those are two of my favorites as well. And I'm going to add that I really like the manti (манты). The pumpkin dumplings. Of course. Dumplings.
So that wraps up our feast of feasts. It was an amazing like traditional Kyrgyz meal. We ordered so much food that we're actually taking a lot of it home. This is probably enough either for three or four people and in terms of the price it came to one thousand two hundred Som which right now is seventeen US dollars. So that was incredible value. I mean we got three different kinds of drinks, we got tea, we got a liter of Pepsi, we got a liter of mare's milk plus all of that food that we showed you including the bread, the dumplings, the meat, the rice, the noodles. So you can come here and have an epic feast and it is not going to cost you a fortune.
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.
Music in this video courtesy of AudioNetwork

Kyrgyz Street Food (Ep6) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

This video is about Kyrgyz street food or fast food. It's is the sixth installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan.
If this video somehow helped you, hit the like butto...

This video is about Kyrgyz street food or fast food. It's is the sixth installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan.
If this video somehow helped you, hit the like button or comment down below. :D And don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already. Thank you so much!
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Check out the first part of our bazaar adventure here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbGE5....
Learn some simple Russian words here https://youtu.be/iJDKhr8r6Mo.
More Kyrgyzstan videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvZlM...
Check out my daughter's videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Tmb...
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Editing Program: Final Cut Pro (But I'm not really a pro here. Haha)
Thanks for watching and remember to build memories and make them last! Paka!

This video is about Kyrgyz street food or fast food. It's is the sixth installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan.
If this video somehow helped you, hit the like button or comment down below. :D And don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already. Thank you so much!
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Check out the first part of our bazaar adventure here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbGE5....
Learn some simple Russian words here https://youtu.be/iJDKhr8r6Mo.
More Kyrgyzstan videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvZlM...
Check out my daughter's videos here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Tmb...
Camera: CanonM10
Editing Program: Final Cut Pro (But I'm not really a pro here. Haha)
Thanks for watching and remember to build memories and make them last! Paka!

Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagman or Laghman (лағмон) - Kyrgyz noodles
5) Plov or Pilaf (палоо) - Kyrgyz rice
6) Shashlik or Shashlyk (шашлы́к) - Kyrgyz skewered meat (lamb)
Restaurant location in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:
Arzu (Арзу) Restaurant
Address: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Hours: 9AM–11PM (daily)
Phone: +996 312 696 697
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Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan travel food transcript:
Alright, hello hello guys. We are back in Bishkek (Бишке́к) and today is actually our last day in Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and we can't leave the country without making a Kyrgyz food video.
So where are we off to? Let's see if you remember the name. I've been calling it the wrong thing probably like 10 times in a row.
We are off to Arzu (Арзу). Arzu!
But anyways um a few of the dishes have arrived. And we got some Borsok (боорсок) and these are little fried pieces of dough that are fried in oil and we had these a lot when we were doing our treks and staying in yurt camps.
Next up one of the appetizers we got is Samsa (самса) and before I talk about this I have to say I'm slightly sad because I had a big dream of having. A food dream. A food dream I had a big dream of having pumpkin manti (мантуу) which is like the Kyrgyz kind of dumplings.
And to wash it all down because it is really hot outside and just because well I like the local beer here. I've got some Arpa and let's give that a try.
So our two mains are here. And if you take a look I ordered the Laghman (лағмон) and I've been having a lot of Lagman (лағмон) since we've been here in Kyrgyzstan but usually in soup form. You can get like noodles with broth and this time around I ordered the fried version.
And now time for your main. Yeah, so I'm having Plov (палоо) or sometimes it is also called Pilaf (палоо) and this is probably one of the most common foods found throughout Central Asia. Like you will find Plov in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Basically in this whole region it is very popular and every country has their own unique twist to it.
Like if you're having the next thing that we're getting we're getting Shashlik (шашлы́к). The skewered meat. So this is a perfect compliment for something like that.
And the star of the show has arrived. Alright, so this is the last one. We ordered Shashlyk (шашлы́к) which is a skewered meat.
And we got the lamb. Ooh.
And it came covered in onions and dill.
And when I thought about coming back to Kyrgyzstan the one must food that I had to have again was the Shashlyk. That is my favorite food in Kyrgyzstan for sure.
Anyways, on to that time price point. So that came to 930 Som which currently is just over $13 US dollars. Like pretty insane value. So this is like a popular restaurant. It is a bit fancier here but still it was really affordable.
I highly highly recommend Arzu (Арзу). The food is fantastic, the prices are just right and the service is great. So definitely come here if you're in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан).
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.

Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagman or Laghman (лағмон) - Kyrgyz noodles
5) Plov or Pilaf (палоо) - Kyrgyz rice
6) Shashlik or Shashlyk (шашлы́к) - Kyrgyz skewered meat (lamb)
Restaurant location in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:
Arzu (Арзу) Restaurant
Address: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Hours: 9AM–11PM (daily)
Phone: +996 312 696 697
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Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan travel food transcript:
Alright, hello hello guys. We are back in Bishkek (Бишке́к) and today is actually our last day in Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and we can't leave the country without making a Kyrgyz food video.
So where are we off to? Let's see if you remember the name. I've been calling it the wrong thing probably like 10 times in a row.
We are off to Arzu (Арзу). Arzu!
But anyways um a few of the dishes have arrived. And we got some Borsok (боорсок) and these are little fried pieces of dough that are fried in oil and we had these a lot when we were doing our treks and staying in yurt camps.
Next up one of the appetizers we got is Samsa (самса) and before I talk about this I have to say I'm slightly sad because I had a big dream of having. A food dream. A food dream I had a big dream of having pumpkin manti (мантуу) which is like the Kyrgyz kind of dumplings.
And to wash it all down because it is really hot outside and just because well I like the local beer here. I've got some Arpa and let's give that a try.
So our two mains are here. And if you take a look I ordered the Laghman (лағмон) and I've been having a lot of Lagman (лағмон) since we've been here in Kyrgyzstan but usually in soup form. You can get like noodles with broth and this time around I ordered the fried version.
And now time for your main. Yeah, so I'm having Plov (палоо) or sometimes it is also called Pilaf (палоо) and this is probably one of the most common foods found throughout Central Asia. Like you will find Plov in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Basically in this whole region it is very popular and every country has their own unique twist to it.
Like if you're having the next thing that we're getting we're getting Shashlik (шашлы́к). The skewered meat. So this is a perfect compliment for something like that.
And the star of the show has arrived. Alright, so this is the last one. We ordered Shashlyk (шашлы́к) which is a skewered meat.
And we got the lamb. Ooh.
And it came covered in onions and dill.
And when I thought about coming back to Kyrgyzstan the one must food that I had to have again was the Shashlyk. That is my favorite food in Kyrgyzstan for sure.
Anyways, on to that time price point. So that came to 930 Som which currently is just over $13 US dollars. Like pretty insane value. So this is like a popular restaurant. It is a bit fancier here but still it was really affordable.
I highly highly recommend Arzu (Арзу). The food is fantastic, the prices are just right and the service is great. So definitely come here if you're in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан).
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.

Are you planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2017? Looking for Things to Do in Kyrgyzstan? This video and playlist could be for you!
First WorldTraveller heads to Bishkek, which is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan to the North, China to the East, the other Stans (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan) to the west and Afghanistan to the south (although not bordering).
Kyrgyzstan is a brilliantly diverse country, with influences from India, China, Russia, the Middle East and more. This video details a trip to Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, which is typical of Kyrgyz bazaars, selling clothing, souvenirs and most interestingly, Kyrgyz food, from Besbarmaq, Boorsoq, Kyrgyz Naan, Plov and more.
Also, check out the food area of Osh Bazaar, including local fruit & vegetables, flour, rice, dried fruit & nuts and spices, which together result in an amazing aroma and a great introduction to Kyrgyzstan!
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Are you planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2017? Looking for Things to Do in Kyrgyzstan? This video and playlist could be for you!
First WorldTraveller heads to Bishkek, which is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan to the North, China to the East, the other Stans (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan) to the west and Afghanistan to the south (although not bordering).
Kyrgyzstan is a brilliantly diverse country, with influences from India, China, Russia, the Middle East and more. This video details a trip to Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, which is typical of Kyrgyz bazaars, selling clothing, souvenirs and most interestingly, Kyrgyz food, from Besbarmaq, Boorsoq, Kyrgyz Naan, Plov and more.
Also, check out the food area of Osh Bazaar, including local fruit & vegetables, flour, rice, dried fruit & nuts and spices, which together result in an amazing aroma and a great introduction to Kyrgyzstan!
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KYRGYZ FOOD AND MARKET TOUR (The Stans Ep 2)

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Im FrenchFilipino, i work in the restaurant, bar and production industries. I create food and travel content.
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I use a 85mm, 35mm, 50mm, 10-18mm and 20-70mm lenses.
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When i edit, its usually do it with Premiere Pro on a DELLXPS 15
How old are you?
31
What did you study?
International Business in France
How did you get into youtube?
I've always loved making food videos and that's how it started. Youtube starts off as a passion. Dont get into it if you are looking to make it your job. It doesn't work that way :)
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Because the internet is easier and its free for you guys hahaha! Also we are currently working on producing TV shows ourselves and i have some TV shows floating around.
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The first video was an intro to Kyrgyzstan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0TWxkO_-U4
Make sure to watch the next 2 videos, all about the nomads and the world nomad games experience.
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What are you?
Im FrenchFilipino, i work in the restaurant, bar and production industries. I create food and travel content.
I live in the Philippines.
What Camera do you use?
Usually a sony a7sii, dji osmo, gopro hero 6, dji mavic.
I use a 85mm, 35mm, 50mm, 10-18mm and 20-70mm lenses.
What editing software do you use?
When i edit, its usually do it with Premiere Pro on a DELLXPS 15
How old are you?
31
What did you study?
International Business in France
How did you get into youtube?
I've always loved making food videos and that's how it started. Youtube starts off as a passion. Dont get into it if you are looking to make it your job. It doesn't work that way :)
Why arent you on TV?
Because the internet is easier and its free for you guys hahaha! Also we are currently working on producing TV shows ourselves and i have some TV shows floating around.
Peanut Butter or Nutella?
Peanut buttttttttttttter
-------PLAYLISTS--------
Tastemade collaborations
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9RvqNN0dSdfN2mRXHQ9iKnm
Check our new Travel ShowOvernight!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9S7Jva6MlVA8Y7u6lkr5AY9
Cooking in the Mountains!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9S-157u7Fv7-CSKa9aSM_NN
Travel Diaries
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9QVZVThhvMFWAc6iqW5nGeN
Cocktails
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9SJ0W5c-qfOZXqeK1gYGtdg
Recipes
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9TF-MUral5HHsQ_20puP3Jp
Filipino Recipes
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9S0Xgp0BgIhf36GkzMJR0ga
Landscapes - Series about produce and farming
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlaLRniCHL9TWASqWltV7DrxyY5zUWmAi

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Kyrgyzstan is an ancient Central Asian country with ties to the Silk Road and nomadic traditions. The traditional foods of the Kyrgyz Republic were born out of the ancient Kyrgyz way of life. The people of Kyrgyzstan were nomads that primarily raised cows, sheep, and goats, so much of the cuisine reflects this by being heavily meat based. Spices aren't used much so as to not detract from the natural flavor of the meat and the most popular meats used to cook with are mutton and beef.
Since Islam has influenced the country greatly, meat is prepared in a way that meets the standards of the Islamic faith. This includes killing the animal swiftly and draining the meat of blood. When meat is prepared this way, it is deemed "halal."
However, meat isn't the only thing on a Kyrgyz menu. Kyrgyz people are masters when it comes to making homemade breads and pastries. Lipyoshka and borsok are two popular foods in the Kyrgyz Republic. Lipyoska is a circular loaf of bread baked in a large, outdoor clay oven topped with sesame seeds and sometimes onion. No special occasion is needed to indulge in a nice, fresh lipyoshka. Borsok is thinly rolled dough cut into small squares and then fried. They end up puffy and can vary in sweetness depending on the tastes of the cook. People often serve borsok when celebrating holidays.
Meat and bread are also accompanied by a variety of organic vegetables, dairy products, and starches. Much of the produce grown inside the country is done so without the aid of chemicals, making Kyrgyz dishes very healthy. Nomadic people also make homemade cream and butter to be served during a meal. Therefore, Kyrgyz chefs and family cooks usually create their menus using organic food, halal meat, a variety of dairy products, and rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Food is Kyrgyzstan is not only tasty, but extremely affordable. People looking for a low cost vacation on the Silk Road will appreciate the prices of this Central Asian country along with the variety of flavors it offers.

Order nomadic tours online at: http://silkroadexplore.com
Kyrgyzstan is an ancient Central Asian country with ties to the Silk Road and nomadic traditions. The traditional foods of the Kyrgyz Republic were born out of the ancient Kyrgyz way of life. The people of Kyrgyzstan were nomads that primarily raised cows, sheep, and goats, so much of the cuisine reflects this by being heavily meat based. Spices aren't used much so as to not detract from the natural flavor of the meat and the most popular meats used to cook with are mutton and beef.
Since Islam has influenced the country greatly, meat is prepared in a way that meets the standards of the Islamic faith. This includes killing the animal swiftly and draining the meat of blood. When meat is prepared this way, it is deemed "halal."
However, meat isn't the only thing on a Kyrgyz menu. Kyrgyz people are masters when it comes to making homemade breads and pastries. Lipyoshka and borsok are two popular foods in the Kyrgyz Republic. Lipyoska is a circular loaf of bread baked in a large, outdoor clay oven topped with sesame seeds and sometimes onion. No special occasion is needed to indulge in a nice, fresh lipyoshka. Borsok is thinly rolled dough cut into small squares and then fried. They end up puffy and can vary in sweetness depending on the tastes of the cook. People often serve borsok when celebrating holidays.
Meat and bread are also accompanied by a variety of organic vegetables, dairy products, and starches. Much of the produce grown inside the country is done so without the aid of chemicals, making Kyrgyz dishes very healthy. Nomadic people also make homemade cream and butter to be served during a meal. Therefore, Kyrgyz chefs and family cooks usually create their menus using organic food, halal meat, a variety of dairy products, and rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Food is Kyrgyzstan is not only tasty, but extremely affordable. People looking for a low cost vacation on the Silk Road will appreciate the prices of this Central Asian country along with the variety of flavors it offers.

Kyrgyz Food (Ep3) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun sho...

This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun shooting and editing this video. Hope you'd enjoy this too!

This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun shooting and editing this video. Hope you'd enjoy this too!

Trekking & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan (Tian Shan Mountains)

In this video I summed up the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan for you based on my 2 week lasting trip to TianShan mountains in the west of the country.
➸ My Ky...

In this video I summed up the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan for you based on my 2 week lasting trip to TianShan mountains in the west of the country.
➸ My Kyrgyzstan Guide: https://www.back-packer.org
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I spent more than 2 weeks in Kyrgyzstan working together with the United StatesAgency for International Development (USAID) and the local tourism board to show you an interesting mix of the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan from outdoor adventures and cultural insights to overwhelming food experiences.
Beside checking out the local attractions I got the chance to stay like a local in a yurt camp, went hiking with locals and horse trekking like a true nomad ;)
Even though I spent quite some time in the country I could only focus on the western part and couldn’t go as deep into the mountains as I wanted to as the infrastructure isn’t as developed yet.
This trip was executed within 15 days - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan:
- Alamuu Yurt Camp
- Karakol
- Issyk-Kul lake
- Bokonbaevo
- Dungan family dinner
- Tian Shan mountains
- Jyrgalan / Jergalan
- Jolgolot trek
- Boz Uchuk lake & Boz Uchuk trek
- Bishkek
- local nomad camps
— About my Cooperation with UASAID & Discover Kyrgyzstan —
This trip was made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Discover Kyrgyzstan helped me plan the logistics. But overall I was free to create my very own itinerary with all the freedom needed. Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.
This video is part of the #DiscoverKyrgyzstan project.
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In this video I summed up the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan for you based on my 2 week lasting trip to TianShan mountains in the west of the country.
➸ My Kyrgyzstan Guide: https://www.back-packer.org
MY CAMERA EQUIPMENT
▸ Cam1: SonyRX 100 V http://amzn.to/2qGeZSK
▸ Cam2: Sony A7 II http://amzn.to/1Gfj8MU
▸ Joby Gorillapod http://amzn.to/1CMyE0b
▸ AudioRecorder: Zoom H2n http://amzn.to/1FFVSt4
▸ SDHCMemory Card http://amzn.to/1ygZzWD
▸ Waterproof Memory Card Case http://amzn.to/1FFWLCb
▸ Backpack Osprey Farpoint 40 http://amzn.to/1ceMOlo
I spent more than 2 weeks in Kyrgyzstan working together with the United StatesAgency for International Development (USAID) and the local tourism board to show you an interesting mix of the best things to do in Kyrgyzstan from outdoor adventures and cultural insights to overwhelming food experiences.
Beside checking out the local attractions I got the chance to stay like a local in a yurt camp, went hiking with locals and horse trekking like a true nomad ;)
Even though I spent quite some time in the country I could only focus on the western part and couldn’t go as deep into the mountains as I wanted to as the infrastructure isn’t as developed yet.
This trip was executed within 15 days - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan:
- Alamuu Yurt Camp
- Karakol
- Issyk-Kul lake
- Bokonbaevo
- Dungan family dinner
- Tian Shan mountains
- Jyrgalan / Jergalan
- Jolgolot trek
- Boz Uchuk lake & Boz Uchuk trek
- Bishkek
- local nomad camps
— About my Cooperation with UASAID & Discover Kyrgyzstan —
This trip was made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Discover Kyrgyzstan helped me plan the logistics. But overall I was free to create my very own itinerary with all the freedom needed. Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.
This video is part of the #DiscoverKyrgyzstan project.
—
MY TRAVEL EQUIPMENT
▸ insurance http://www.back-packer.org/worldnomads_versicherung
▸ packing list http://www.back-packer.org/patagonia-packing-list-trekking/
▸ OnlineLanguageCourse http://www.back-packer.org/babbel_eng
MY HOTEL & HOSTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
➸ http://www.back-packer.org/best-hostels-and-hotels/
DISCLAIMER: All Links provided marked with „▸“ are Affiliate Links for products, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission (but the price for you stays the same). This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
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Music:
- Martin Landh „Light Up“ (EpidemicSound)
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Global Snack Kyrgyzstan: lepyoshka | DW English

Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay...

Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay oven.
http://www.dw.com/en/tv/global-3000/s-11487

Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay oven.
http://www.dw.com/en/tv/global-3000/s-11487

We didn't know much about Kyrgyzstan before arriving there. It was our first time in Central Asia. We liked the local Kyrgyz food right away and enjoyed our tim...

We didn't know much about Kyrgyzstan before arriving there. It was our first time in Central Asia. We liked the local Kyrgyz food right away and enjoyed our time in the nature.
In this video we eat many of the traditional Central Asian dishes such as plov, shashlik, samsa, laghman, manti etc. We also visit Chunkurchak for a relaxing luxury yurt stay.
Restaurants included in the video: Yr Kese, Пиратская Бухта Pub & Supara Chunkurchak (luxury yurt stay)
Check out my other video from Kyrgyzstan!
Dungan cold noodles & mountains everywhere - Karakol & Jeti Oguz- KYRGYZSTANFOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEW917a6gUY
And Almaty, Kazakhstan:
What to do and eat in Almaty? - KAZAKHSTAN FOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIly9ostCZY
All music from EpidemicSound.
Lots of travel videos coming up so subscribe for more! :)

We didn't know much about Kyrgyzstan before arriving there. It was our first time in Central Asia. We liked the local Kyrgyz food right away and enjoyed our time in the nature.
In this video we eat many of the traditional Central Asian dishes such as plov, shashlik, samsa, laghman, manti etc. We also visit Chunkurchak for a relaxing luxury yurt stay.
Restaurants included in the video: Yr Kese, Пиратская Бухта Pub & Supara Chunkurchak (luxury yurt stay)
Check out my other video from Kyrgyzstan!
Dungan cold noodles & mountains everywhere - Karakol & Jeti Oguz- KYRGYZSTANFOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEW917a6gUY
And Almaty, Kazakhstan:
What to do and eat in Almaty? - KAZAKHSTAN FOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIly9ostCZY
All music from EpidemicSound.
Lots of travel videos coming up so subscribe for more! :)

Learning how to make manto, a traditional Central Asian dumpling dish, with a host family in the small town of Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan.
More stories about Kyrgyzstan: https://www.lostwithpurpose.com/country/kyrgyzstan

Learning how to make manto, a traditional Central Asian dumpling dish, with a host family in the small town of Min Kush, Kyrgyzstan.
More stories about Kyrgyzstan: https://www.lostwithpurpose.com/country/kyrgyzstan

Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in Bishkek

During one of our last days in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we revisited one of our favorite restaurants in the city to eat traditional Kyrgyz food. Food in Kyrgyzstan is closely related to that of Kazakh cuisine and we ordered all of our favorites including Plov, Shashlik, Manti, Lagman & Kymyz. Traditional Kyrgzy food revolves heavily around horse meat, mutton and beef along with a heavy dose of dairy products influenced by its historically nomadic culture. Below you'll find more information about the specific dishes.
Plov (плов) – Also known as pilaf or paloo, this is a mixed rice dish that features pieces of meat (usually mutton, beef, or chicken) and shredded carrots. It is cooked in a cast-iron cauldron and it is delicious.
Shashlik (шашлы́к): shashlyk (meaning skewered meat) was originally made of lamb. Nowadays it is also made of pork or beef depending on local preferences and religious observances. The skewers are either threaded with meat only, or with alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables, such as bell pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato.
Manti (манты) – These are steamed dumplings filled with ground meat and onions. You can also get vegetarian ones filled with pumpkin or potatoes.
Samsa (самсы) – This is a popular street snack. Picture a flaky pastry pocket stuffed with ingredients which include: chicken, cheese, cabbage, beef, or other fillings.
Lagman (лагман) – Laghman is a noodle dish which can be served as a soup or fried, and it features chopped peppers with a spicy vinegar sauce.
Ashlyam fu (Ашлям фу) – This is a cold and spicy soup that has meat, veggies, cold noodles and starchy noodles.
Besh barmak (бешбармак) – The name of this dish translates to ‘five fingers’ because it is so tasty it is meant to be eaten with your whole hand. It is a plate of steamed noodles and onions with meat, which can be lamb or horse.
Kymyz (кумыс) – Can I offer you a glass of fermented mare’s milk? It tastes nothing like what you’d imagine – it’s salty, fizzy and it kind of reminded me of Korean makgeolli – so give it a try.
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Eating Kyrgyzstan: Traditional Kyrgyz food in BishkekTravel Video Transcript:
So it is lunchtime here in Bishkek (Бишкек), Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and today we are going to be having a feast. We are going to be sampling all of the traditional dishes that we've been eating over the last three weeks because that is how long we've been traveling in the country. So we're ordering a big spread. This is probably enough food for like five or six people but Sam and I are going to try and eat it all and just showcase what Central Asian cuisine is all about. So we hope you enjoy.
So we're almost done the meal. Any particular favorites?
So stuffed.
Um, the shashlik (шашлы́к) was amazing. That was so so good. It was so juicy and they don't really put a lot of spices on the beef but it just has like that natural flavor so that was really nice. It was smokey, tender flavor. Love that. It was good. And also the rice. I'm usually not a very big fan of rice but it was really good. It was like wild brown rice so that was really tasty.
Yeah, those are two of my favorites as well. And I'm going to add that I really like the manti (манты). The pumpkin dumplings. Of course. Dumplings.
So that wraps up our feast of feasts. It was an amazing like traditional Kyrgyz meal. We ordered so much food that we're actually taking a lot of it home. This is probably enough either for three or four people and in terms of the price it came to one thousand two hundred Som which right now is seventeen US dollars. So that was incredible value. I mean we got three different kinds of drinks, we got tea, we got a liter of Pepsi, we got a liter of mare's milk plus all of that food that we showed you including the bread, the dumplings, the meat, the rice, the noodles. So you can come here and have an epic feast and it is not going to cost you a fortune.
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.
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Come join us for a food tour of Kyrgyzstan as we visit Arzu restaurant in Bishkek ordering up our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine including borsook, manti, samsa, shashlik, plov and lagman just to name a few. Given that it was our last day in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan we were keen to really enjoy our final meal eating as much Kyrgyz food as well possibly could. Even though it was our first time eating at Arzu restaurant we highly recommend it for your shortlist of places to eat in Bishkek. Having been mentioned to us by locals and friends we finally got to eat there and now we know what all of the fuss is about. The following is a list of the Kyrgyz food items we tried for this meal:
1) Local tea and Arpa beer (АРПА)
2) Borsook (боорсок) - Kyrgyz bread
3) Samsa (самса) - Kyrgyz fried dumplings
4) Lagman or Laghman (лағмон) - Kyrgyz noodles
5) Plov or Pilaf (палоо) - Kyrgyz rice
6) Shashlik or Shashlyk (шашлы́к) - Kyrgyz skewered meat (lamb)
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Kyrgyzstan Food | Eating our favorite Kyrgyz cuisine in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan travel food transcript:
Alright, hello hello guys. We are back in Bishkek (Бишке́к) and today is actually our last day in Kyrgyzstan (Киргизия) and we can't leave the country without making a Kyrgyz food video.
So where are we off to? Let's see if you remember the name. I've been calling it the wrong thing probably like 10 times in a row.
We are off to Arzu (Арзу). Arzu!
But anyways um a few of the dishes have arrived. And we got some Borsok (боорсок) and these are little fried pieces of dough that are fried in oil and we had these a lot when we were doing our treks and staying in yurt camps.
Next up one of the appetizers we got is Samsa (самса) and before I talk about this I have to say I'm slightly sad because I had a big dream of having. A food dream. A food dream I had a big dream of having pumpkin manti (мантуу) which is like the Kyrgyz kind of dumplings.
And to wash it all down because it is really hot outside and just because well I like the local beer here. I've got some Arpa and let's give that a try.
So our two mains are here. And if you take a look I ordered the Laghman (лағмон) and I've been having a lot of Lagman (лағмон) since we've been here in Kyrgyzstan but usually in soup form. You can get like noodles with broth and this time around I ordered the fried version.
And now time for your main. Yeah, so I'm having Plov (палоо) or sometimes it is also called Pilaf (палоо) and this is probably one of the most common foods found throughout Central Asia. Like you will find Plov in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan. Basically in this whole region it is very popular and every country has their own unique twist to it.
Like if you're having the next thing that we're getting we're getting Shashlik (шашлы́к). The skewered meat. So this is a perfect compliment for something like that.
And the star of the show has arrived. Alright, so this is the last one. We ordered Shashlyk (шашлы́к) which is a skewered meat.
And we got the lamb. Ooh.
And it came covered in onions and dill.
And when I thought about coming back to Kyrgyzstan the one must food that I had to have again was the Shashlyk. That is my favorite food in Kyrgyzstan for sure.
Anyways, on to that time price point. So that came to 930 Som which currently is just over $13 US dollars. Like pretty insane value. So this is like a popular restaurant. It is a bit fancier here but still it was really affordable.
I highly highly recommend Arzu (Арзу). The food is fantastic, the prices are just right and the service is great. So definitely come here if you're in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Кыргызстан).
This is part of our Travel in Kyrgyzstan video series showcasing Kyrgyz food, Kyrgyz culture and Kyrgyz cuisine.

BISHKEK OSH BAZAAR | KYRGYZSTAN THINGS TO DO | FIRST WORLD TRAVELLER

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First WorldTraveller heads to Bishkek, which is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, bordering Kazakhstan to the North, China to the East, the other Stans (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan) to the west and Afghanistan to the south (although not bordering).
Kyrgyzstan is a brilliantly diverse country, with influences from India, China, Russia, the Middle East and more. This video details a trip to Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, which is typical of Kyrgyz bazaars, selling clothing, souvenirs and most interestingly, Kyrgyz food, from Besbarmaq, Boorsoq, Kyrgyz Naan, Plov and more.
Also, check out the food area of Osh Bazaar, including local fruit & vegetables, flour, rice, dried fruit & nuts and spices, which together result in an amazing aroma and a great introduction to Kyrgyzstan!
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Kyrgyzstan is an ancient Central Asian country with ties to the Silk Road and nomadic traditions. The traditional foods of the Kyrgyz Republic were born out of the ancient Kyrgyz way of life. The people of Kyrgyzstan were nomads that primarily raised cows, sheep, and goats, so much of the cuisine reflects this by being heavily meat based. Spices aren't used much so as to not detract from the natural flavor of the meat and the most popular meats used to cook with are mutton and beef.
Since Islam has influenced the country greatly, meat is prepared in a way that meets the standards of the Islamic faith. This includes killing the animal swiftly and draining the meat of blood. When meat is prepared this way, it is deemed "halal."
However, meat isn't the only thing on a Kyrgyz menu. Kyrgyz people are masters when it comes to making homemade breads and pastries. Lipyoshka and borsok are two popular foods in the Kyrgyz Republic. Lipyoska is a circular loaf of bread baked in a large, outdoor clay oven topped with sesame seeds and sometimes onion. No special occasion is needed to indulge in a nice, fresh lipyoshka. Borsok is thinly rolled dough cut into small squares and then fried. They end up puffy and can vary in sweetness depending on the tastes of the cook. People often serve borsok when celebrating holidays.
Meat and bread are also accompanied by a variety of organic vegetables, dairy products, and starches. Much of the produce grown inside the country is done so without the aid of chemicals, making Kyrgyz dishes very healthy. Nomadic people also make homemade cream and butter to be served during a meal. Therefore, Kyrgyz chefs and family cooks usually create their menus using organic food, halal meat, a variety of dairy products, and rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Food is Kyrgyzstan is not only tasty, but extremely affordable. People looking for a low cost vacation on the Silk Road will appreciate the prices of this Central Asian country along with the variety of flavors it offers.

Kyrgyz Food (Ep3) | Pinay In Kyrgyzstan

This is the third installment of Pinay In Kyrgyzstan - your guide to living in Kyrgyzstan. In this video, I tasted some famous Kyrgyz food! I really had fun shooting and editing this video. Hope you'd enjoy this too!

Trekking & Things to do in Kyrgyzstan (Tian Shan Mountains)

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Beside checking out the local attractions I got the chance to stay like a local in a yurt camp, went hiking with locals and horse trekking like a true nomad ;)
Even though I spent quite some time in the country I could only focus on the western part and couldn’t go as deep into the mountains as I wanted to as the infrastructure isn’t as developed yet.
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Kyrgyzstan’s climate is harsh, its food rustic - like the traditional flatbread called lepyoshka. The slightly sweetened dough is baked for 15 minutes in a clay oven.
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We didn't know much about Kyrgyzstan before arriving there. It was our first time in Central Asia. We liked the local Kyrgyz food right away and enjoyed our time in the nature.
In this video we eat many of the traditional Central Asian dishes such as plov, shashlik, samsa, laghman, manti etc. We also visit Chunkurchak for a relaxing luxury yurt stay.
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Dungan cold noodles & mountains everywhere - Karakol & Jeti Oguz- KYRGYZSTANFOOD & TRAVEL VLOG
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Kyrgyzstan's history spans over 2,000 years, encompassing a variety of cultures and empires. Although geographically isolated by its highly mountainous terrain – which has helped preserve its ancient culture – Kyrgyzstan has historically been at the crossroads of several great civilizations, namely as part of the Silk Road and other commercial and cultural routes. Though long inhabited by a succession of independent tribes and clans, Kyrgyzstan has periodically come under foreign domination and attained sovereignty as a nation-state only after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991.